About the Author

Margaret Owen was born and raised at the end of the Oregon Trail
and has worked in everything from thrift stores to presidential
campaigns. The common thread between every job can be summed up as:
lessons were learned. She now spends her days writing and
negotiating a long-term hostage situation with her two monstrous
cats. In her free time, she enjoys exploring ill-advised travel
destinations and raising money for social justice nonprofits
through her illustrations. She resides in Seattle, Washington. You
can find her on Twitter @what_eats_owls.

Reviews

"One of the most exciting, exceptionally crafted fantasy debuts
I've ever read. I did not want to leave this world! Absolutely
breathtaking."--Claire Legrand, New York Times-bestselling
author of Furyborn

"The Merciful Crow is an intense, romantic adventure with
unforgettable magic and a ferocious heroine I'd gladly follow down
a long, dark road."--Tessa Gratton, author of The Queens of
Innis Lear "A passionate blend of adventure and intrigue wrapped
around strong worldbuilding... Memorable and filled with diverse
characters with fluid sexualities and identities."--Publishers
Weekly, Starred Review"Rich, harrowing, and unafraid to tackle
discrimination--perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Tomi
Adeyemi."--Kirkus, Starred Review

"Elevated by a fresh dialect-tinged voice and creative
world-building that calls to mind issues of
today."--Booklist
"An excellent next read for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Kristin Cashore,
and Moira Young."--School Library Journal